For most users, the Project: V2 Plus™ has more than enough air flow to pull down large bags. Be that as it may, some vacuum press builders wanted even more vacuum flow for extremely large bags or bent lamination projects that leave sizable amounts of "free" air inside prior to vacuuming. Well... you want it? You got it!
The builder's kit for the Project: V2 Premium™ vacuum press consists of 33 pieces including an upgraded Mac valve, check valve, and most importantly, a more powerful venturi that moves a whopping 5.5 CFM of vacuum. If that's not enough vacuum speed for you, we now offer a 9 CFM version.
Kit Instructions: PDF Download
Assembly Option: Partial Assembly Available
The builder's kit contains all of the parts shown below. Please see the kit instructions for a list of the additional parts (available at most hardware stores) that are required to complete the vacuum press.
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Why is the Project: V2 Kit our top selling vacuum press? Speed: The Project: V2 system will create vacuum faster than previous versions of our venturi system. Strength: This system is designed around a very powerful venturi which is capable of creating up to 27.5" of Hg. Power: The Vac-Pro Premium venturi pulls an astonishing 5.5 CFM of air. Pressure Storage: With an affordable ball valve and integrated barbed fitting, the system can be pre-charged with vacuum pressure to increase the initial pull down speed. Air Efficiency: This system requires less than half of the CFM of pressurized air compared to the previous model. This means even smaller compressors can pull down average size vacuum bags. Electrical Efficiency: The V2 Premium kit uses only 15 watts @120 VAC when the system is recharging vacuum. Keep in mind that the electrical consumption of your air compressor will vary. When the system cycles off, there is no electrical consumption at all! Quality: The Project: V2 Premium system uses nearly all brass components. No flimsy plastics or cheap stamped metal parts are used. Non-Proprietary Parts: Most of the parts used on this system can be readily found on the Internet or at your local hardware store. Durability: The venturi comes with a full lifetime warranty. See the warranty details tab above for more information. Simplicity: The entire system can be built in 2 to 3 hours and the process of building your own vacuum pressing machine is very rewarding. Weight: The V2 system weighs only 13 lbs and can easily be carried from one location to another. Noise: The Vac Pro venturi has one other very welcomed improvement... an integrated silencer. We've never offered a better venturi! Price: I checked around and the least expensive air powered vacuum press that draws the same amount of vacuum CFM was $700. With the instructions found at JoeWoodworker and the kit components at VeneerSupplies.com you can build the system for about half of that price. The Project: V2 Premium system will pull a full vacuum more than twice as fast as the Vac-Pro Plus venturi system which allows it to be used with bags as large as 4' x 18'.
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Electrical Option
For those users who prefer a low voltage version of the system, you can now opt for a 24v DC Mac valve. This option will also give you a 24v DC power transformer (for use with standard 120 VAC household current) with a 6 ft. cord and the appropriate Mac valve. The standard voltage option simply adds a heavy duty, 8 ft., 3-conductor power cord for standard household current. The high voltage option replaces the standard 120v AC Mac valve with a 240v AC unit.
Venturi Upgrade Option
The V2 Premium kit includes a very powerful venturi that pulls 5.5 CFM of vacuum flow using 7.8 CFM of compressed air. If that's not fast enough for you, the "Premium 9" option increases the vacuum flow from 5.5 to 9 CFM using 12.5 CFM of air pressure at 80 psi. It also includes an improved muffler. If you have a very large compressor, this is a great upgrade!
Gauge Upgrade Option
This upgrade swaps out the standard duty gauge with a stainless steel glycerine-filled gauge.
Though this item is not necessary, it is definitely valuable for users who might subject the vacuum press to daily abuse.
Review by Tony Clark
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Brought this kit and have been able to build it successfully. Joe has been extremely helpful answering all questions promptly.
Cant say anything other than this is great kit, with great personal service to back it up.
Review by Casey Cloud
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Just wanted to thank you, I recieved you kit today, and it is truely all its cracked up to be. I put the kit together in about an hour, fired it up, it worked as I hoped it would. Perfectly!! I love the product, and will soon be buying some veneer for my kitchen cabinets. Thanks again!! great product, great delivery time, great packaging. I can not wait to get to it. Thanks again. You will be seeing me again real soon.
Casey Cloud
Grove, OK
Review by L. Jackson
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I've been building custom tables and chairs for 15 years and recently I decided to add burl veneers to my models. The customers love the burls and are willing to pay more for it. So I invested in this system and I couldn't be happier. The Project V2 kit is very easy to build and the Premium version pulls down a 4x8 vacuum bag in less than 2 minutes.
Review by Frank Carpenter
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Just want to thank you folks for the Premium V2 kit. The unit arrived in two days and assembled complete in about 3 hours. I used 4" PVC for the reserve tanks (because I had it) and the system pulls 24" with ease and impressive speed. I have used a friends commercial system and was alarmed at how hard it worked the compressor. In your kit, the vacuum reserve made all the difference and put his $460 box to shame.
A great product at a fair price, can't ask for more than that.
Review by Mike Carter
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I bought this kit several weeks ago and decided to wait to put it together until I had a full weekend to work on building the system. Well I can tell you that was a stupid misappropriation of my time. I thought it would take a day or two to assemble. I HAD IT ASSEMBLED IN LESS THAN 3 HOURS! By dinner time, I was already pressing panels. And the first veneer panel I pressed came out perfectly. So the point of my review is to let everyone know that this kit is a piece of cake to assemble. I'm blown away by the quality of Joe's instructions and his totally incredible personal service. One last comment - Buy the 6" glue roller with your kit. It is a real time saver. A+A+A+A+A+
Review by Christopher Tooher
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All I can say to Joe is thanks so much. I built the entire unit in about 3 hours and it was so simple. Print out the PDF instructions on this site and it takes you through the assembly step by step. It is a very quiet unit. Make sure that you buy the tap so you can thread the PVC end cap for a good seal. I hung the completed unit on the wall in my shop next to an outlet and an air line. Joe has done a tremendous service by putting this package together. It is well worth the money.
Review by Dave Martin
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Joe, Just received my parts Friday. Every thing is first rate. My V2 Premium unit works great. Your web site puts other so called professional sites to shame. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Dave